Dodge transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
The short version
Chrysler Group LLC reported a problem with the structure. Here is what owners need to know.
The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-121.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | Dodge Nitro |
| 2008 | Jeep Liberty |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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